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'Find A Way' - the debut single from New Zealand's all-star musical outfit All My Brothers - is  released today and fans can download their copy of the single from all digital retailers.

Including Francis Kora (Kora) and Marcus Powell (Blindspott/Blacklist), All My Brothers are working together to build awareness of binge drinking amongst young people, encouraging them to focus on their dreams, instead of the drinking.

From today, fans will also be able to hear 'Find A Way' on the radio airwaves and see the heart-warming Bryan Lee Hudkins directed video on all music TV channels.  The video is also available to view online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCidqjORQTo

'Find A Way', which also features Sidney Diamond (formerly Young Sid of Smashproof) and Adeaze, speaks of the reality of being a teenager in Aotearoa. It issues a warning but also shares a message of hope for individuals and their whānau to "find a way to make a change".

Proceeds from the sale of 'Find a Way' will go to a Zeal Voice development programme entitled 'Fund Your Dream' which supports young people to pursue what they're passionate about.

All My Brothers are: Francis Kora (Kora), Marcus Powell (Blindspott/Blacklist), Ben Campbell (Zed, Atlas, House Of Mountain), Dan Antunovich (Autozamm), Emily Giles (Forbidden Joe), Chris Grant (Ddub) and Moses Robbins (Atlas, House Of Mountain). The single 'Find a Way' also features Sid Diamond and Adeaze.

Click on one of the links below to purchase your copy of 'Find A Way':

iTunes: http://www.s2d6.com/x/?x=c&z=s&v=1837881&t=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fnz%2Falbum%2Ffind-way-feat.-sid-diamond%2Fid515817426%3Fuo%3D4%26partnerId%3D1002

Vodafone: http://play.vodafone.co.nz/music/artists/all-my-brothers

Marbecks: http://www.marbecksdigital.co.nz/albumdetails.aspx?MediaID=3505853&TrackMediaID=3505854

Amplifier: http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/84572/find-a-way-single.html

Shihad documentary provides an all-access pass to the legendary band's fights with fame, fortune, the industry and themselves

Rialto Distribution and Pacific Lightworks present the highly anticipated documentary film Shihad: Beautiful Machine.

Shihad: Beautiful Machine, directed by Sam Peacocke, will be in cinemas around New Zealand from 17 May.

Shot in various locations including Wellington, Melbourne, New York, Nashville, Berlin and London, the film follows the tumultuous trajectory of New Zealand's best-loved rock band which celebrates its 24th anniversary this year.

For over two decades, Shihad has defined New Zealand rock music. From their roots in Wellington's furious '90s punk metal scene to the wild Berlin days, the tragic overdose of their manager, the international explosion of The General Electric and the infamous American name-change. Shihad: Beautiful Machine asks, "What went wrong?"

What makes this documentary unique from many other music genre documentaries is its focus on not only the music, but also on the band member's relationships with wives, girlfriends and their parents. Interviews with the band's nearest and dearest illustrate the extent to which these were instrumental in shaping the voice and journey of Shihad over time.

Producer Laurence Alexander says, "When we first discussed the idea of the film, I met with a friend of the band who told me many stories that had occurred during the band's career and it started to paint a picture of the adversity they had been up against.

"Beyond the band exists family and personal relationships that all feed into the story of the survival of New Zealand's longest-running rock act."

None more so than the relationship of Jon Toogood and his former wife, Ronise Paul, which provided much inspiration for Shihad's lyrical material.

The documentary marks director Sam Peacocke's debut feature-length film. Peacocke won attention with a slate of distinctive music videos, including Shihad's Beautiful Machine, and his short film Manurewa was selected for the Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Crystal Bear for Best Short in the Youth section.

Shihad:Beautiful Machine  is a truly unique Kiwi film experience and an unflinching look at the elusive reality of a true rock dream.

To view the trailer for Shihad: Beautiful Machine, click here
For updates on the film, visit shihadmovie.com, follow @ShihadMovie or www.facebook.com/pages/Shihad-Movie/319063294824900

Sir T is an exciting newcomer to the New Zealand Hip Hop scene. The Auckland-based rapper creates music packed full of insane rhymes, killer beats, catchy hooks and best of all - real life stories that his ever-growing legion of fans can relate to.

His debut album, WALK WITH ME, is executively produced by Sidney Diamond (aka Young Sid) who is a part the record-breaking New Zealand Hip Hop act, Smashproof.

Of his young protégé, Sidney Diamond says: "Sir T reminds me of me when I first arrived in the game. I just hope his music and words get heard by as many people as possible."

Sir T's recent video release for the single 'Invincible' gained an impressive 10,000 YouTube views in its first week of release and that number has steadily climbed since.

WALK WITH ME features contributions from some of New Zealand Hip Hop's biggest names, including Sidney Diamond, Tyree, Pieter T and Vince Harder.

WALK WITH ME will be available for sale at all physical and digital retailers around New Zealand from Monday, April 16.

Midnight Youth have been enthralling live audiences for the last few years with their raucous live shows. In October of 2011, the band thought it time to release the follow-up to their debut platinum album THE BRAVE DON'T RUN. The sophomore offering, WORLD COMES CALLING, endeavours to capture all the enthusiasm and energy the group exhibits on stage.

The album features songs the band has been playing the past few years at shows and "…that's why the album sounds like it does. Because we're the tightest band, not just musically but in terms of people as well," says the band.

The album debuted at #4 on the NZ National Charts as well as being the #1 Rock album in the country. The singles 'World Comes Calling' and 'Who Said You're Free' were well-received by Rock radio stations across the country.

Being no strangers to touring extensively, an international tour for the new album was always in the pipeline.

Midnight Youth international dates:

USA

Europe/Germany/UK

Asia - Music Matters Conference

Midnight Youth Official Links:

http://www.midnightyouth.com

http://www.myspace.com/midnightyouth

http://www.facebook.com/midnightyouth

http://twitter.com/#!/midnightyouth